The Basics
Score: Roberts Wesleyan 65-57 Dowling
Record: Roberts Wesleyan 10-1, 2-1 | Dowling 2-7, 2-2
Location: Dowling Gymnasium – Oakdale, N.Y.

OAKDALE, N.Y. – Roberts Wesleyan women's basketball rode a 26-point first quarter to hang on for a 65-57 win at Dowling Saturday afternoon.

The victory is the tenth of the season, as the Redhawks were led by Samantha Courtney's 23 points and 17 rebounds.

How It Happened
Roberts Wesleyan led from start to finish for the second straight game as they opened the game with a 26-point first quarter.

The Redhawks led by as much as 15 points in the first when Brooke Fields drained a three-pointer with less than three minutes remaining.

Dowling responded with a 21-12 second quarter, but it was enough as the Redhawks held on for the lead in the second half by limiting Dowling just 26 field goal attempts.

Key Stat
Dowling managed to go to the free-throw line just three times in the entire game, finishing the day 1 of 3.

Inside the Numbers
- Courtney matched her single-game personal record of 17 rebounds, which she first set on Dec. 11 against District of Columbia.
- Sophomore guard Necedah James netted 13 points in the win as she has scored in double figures for the ninth time this season.

"Courtney's" Impact
Courtney earned her ninth double-double of the season while also blocking two shots, improving her season total to 26 blocks.

Up Next
Roberts Wesleyan is off until Jan. 8 when they return home to face Mercy at 6 p.m.